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SW2 2ET

Tulse Hill

Brixton Rush Common

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Detailed insights for SW2 2ET

Overview

Postcode SW2 2ET is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Rush Common ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Tulse Hill area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tulse Hill is £66,230 per year. The nearest station is Herne Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
71.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Tulse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tulse Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.7%

Approximately 71.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tulse Hill is £66,230 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from SW2 2ET.

Flood risk

No risk

Tulse Hill near SW2 2ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Herne Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 2ET
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.8 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.9 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 2ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRush CommonLargeWalking directions to Rush Common
0.3 miBrockwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Brockwell Park
0.5 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
24,887.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.69(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.02(-70%)
Robbery
3.7(+4%)
Vehicle crime
3.09(-67%)
Drugs
1.85(-70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
96
29.09%
British
57
17.27%
Other White
40
12.12%
Other
38
11.52%
Caribbean
29
8.79%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
27.76%
No qualifications
57
23.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.65%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
86
71.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.83%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.83%
Owns outright
1
0.83%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Brixton Rush Common

Median price£527,250
Price per sq ft£649
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £746K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £527,250 (about £649 per square foot) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Rush Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,510,000£948
Terraced24£968,250£664
Semi-Detached7£875,000£639
Flats98£462,248£641

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Rush Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£418,750£775,000£780,000
2017£455,000£715,000£825,000
2018£442,778£812,500£920,000
2019£437,500£745,250£845,000
2020£476,250£755,000£850,000
2021£476,000£787,500£955,000
2022£440,000£907,500£950,000
2023£410,000£1,085,000£1,000,000
2024£450,000£682,000£1,006,500
2025£457,500£922,500£950,000
2026£485,000£875,000£906,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£641£800£651
2017£695£702£676
2018£623£698£638
2019£624£679£614
2020£645£727£676
2021£709£740£642
2022£622£752£737
2023£697£667£724
2024£668£774£668
2025£640£683£655
2026£723£640£619
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brixton Rush Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 33, Birch House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2ETFlatsLeasehold£372,500
21 Aug 2025Flat 18, Bartell House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2LSFlatsLeasehold£230,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 18, Bartell House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2LSFlatsLeasehold£220,000
30 May 2025Flat 22, Bartell House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2LSFlatsLeasehold£270,500
30 Jul 2025Flat 1, Hardham House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2LUFlatsLeasehold£278,000

Schools

In the SW2 2ET postcode area, located within Tulse Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 2ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJubilee Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableElm Court SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 2ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCostcutter41 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miBrixton Food & WIneTulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BDWalking directions to Brixton Food & WIne
0.3 miSainsbury's2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miArs Mini MarketArungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PEWalking directions to Ars Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW2 2ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sacha Takyi-Berko

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Viktor Westerdahl

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Zvikomborero Chihoro

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
WardBrixton Rush CommonE05014097
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tulse HillE02000641
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 024EE01003179
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 2ET

Is SW2 2ET (Tulse Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 2ET records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW2 2ET?

The median sale price around SW2 2ET in Tulse Hill is £527,250 (about £649 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 2ET?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 2ET, including Jubilee Primary School (Good), Elm Court School (Outstanding) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 2ET?

The closest station to SW2 2ET is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 901 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 2ET?

SW2 2ET scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,133 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 2ET (Tulse Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 2ET is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Sacha Takyi-Berko (Green Party), Viktor Westerdahl (Green Party) and Zvikomborero Chihoro (Green Party).